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PA HB345
PA HB345In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition and authority of campus police within Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education by changing two key provisions. First, it updates the definition of "campus police" to require that law enforcement personnel are certified as police officers under Pennsylvania's municipal police education and training standards, replacing the previous requirement of completing a specific campus police training course. Second, the bill effectively eliminates the existing provision that allowed councils of trustees to authorize campus police to carry firearms through a resolution. Specifically, Section 3 of the bill voids any existing resolutions that previously authorized campus police to carry firearms, essentially removing the councils' discretion in this matter. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, and they appear to standardize police certification requirements and centralize decision-making about campus police firearm authorization. The bill impacts the Public School Code of 1949 and applies to law enforcement personnel employed by the state's higher education system.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 01/27/2025)
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